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Ryou's work translates traditional oral knowledge into functional art pieces that use natural materials like sand, wood, and glass to maintain food freshness:

: A two-tiered wooden bin where apples are stored above potatoes. The ethylene gas emitted by the apples prevents the potatoes from sprouting, while the bin keeps the potatoes in the necessary darkness. jihyun ryou buy

Jihyun Ryou’s project consists of unique, non-electrical storage objects designed to preserve food using traditional methods rather than refrigeration. While these items were originally developed as design prototypes, they are occasionally available for purchase by demand ; interested buyers must typically contact the designers directly through their studio, JIHYUN DAVID , to arrange for reproduction. Key Design Objects & Methods While these items were originally developed as design

: A wooden shelf that stores eggs outside the fridge to prevent them from absorbing refrigerator odors. It includes a glass of water for the "water test": if an egg sinks, it is fresh; if it floats, it has gone bad. : A specialized shelf with a water tray

: A specialized shelf with a water tray and glass funnel to humidify items like zucchinis, cucumbers, and eggplants, which are often damaged by the cold of a refrigerator.